Top 10 Top 10 City Oases
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1. Samuel Paley Plaza
Respite from Midtown bustle with its own waterfall.
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2. Greenacre Park
A “vest pocket” park donated by the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
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3. Bryant Park
A swath of green with formal plantings behind the Public Library.
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4. Metropolitan Museum Roof Terrace
Have a drink or just admire the prime views of Central Park and city towers beyond.
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5. Conservatory Garden
Three formal gardens inside Central Park.
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6. Theodore Roosevelt Park
A shady patch of green behind the American Museum of Natural History.
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7. John Jay Park
Past the playgrounds is a placid seating area with East River views.
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8. Wave Hill
Former estate with gardens and greenhouses.
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9. Grace Church
A Renwick masterpiece, this beautiful 1846 church is a calm respite in the Village.
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10. St. John the Baptist Church
Sanctuary and Prayer Garden with statuary and fountain.
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